The
first death believed to be linked to vaping (electronic
cigarettes or smoking devices) occurred in Illinois in August,
2019.

The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently
identified at least 200 cases of lung disease linked to vaping
in 22 states.

Various
state health departments have reported clusters of severe
respiratory illness in teens and young adults with a recent
history of vaping or dabbing (vaping marijuana oils, extracts or
concentrates).

Primary
symptoms include:

Cough

Shortness
of breath

Chest
pain

Fatigue

Fever

Other
symptoms include weight loss, nausea, abdominal pain and
diarrhea. Chest X-rays revealed opaque areas in the lungs
and pneumonia. Symptoms worsened, resulting in hospital
admission and administration of oxygen.

Much
is unknown about the potential dangers of vaping. It's not
known what vape product(s) or chemicals may be linked to these
illnesses, or where they were obtained.

For
more information, including how to know if your child may be
vaping, visit the Indiana State Department of Health's
E-Cigarette Resources page HERE.

Read
THIS
ARTICLE about one young man's near-death experience from
vaping.